Last year, Lorde ruled the pop world with her latest record Virgin. Today, the New Zealand singer revealed that her deal with Universal Music Group expired in December, and now she’s an independent artist., per Stereogum.
Lorde has departed her long-time deal with Universal Music Group. The New Zealand returned last year with her album ‘Virgin’ – debuted at Glastonbury with a road block performance, Lorde then completed an international arena tour. separately, Clash Magazine reported.
“The truth is that a 12 year old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like, and before she knew what she was signing away,” the artist shared in a voice message to fans. (Rolling Stone)
The SoCal Angle
After conquering the global charts with her latest album, Lorde is setting her sights on a new era as an independent artist. This shift comes as the rock icon prepares for a highly anticipated two-night stand at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood next May.
Last updated March 19, 2026.